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Wednesday's Pa. roundup: Adam Jaep and Joe LaFiora deliver in Neumann-Goretti's win over Archbishop Carroll

Highlighting Wednesday's top action in Southeastern Pa.

Joe Messina picked up the save in Neumann Goretti’s win over Archbishop Carroll in Catholic League action.
Joe Messina picked up the save in Neumann Goretti’s win over Archbishop Carroll in Catholic League action.Read more

Adam Jaep finished 3 for 4 with a two-run home run in the fifth inning Wednesday to lead the Neumann-Goretti baseball team past Archbishop Carroll, 7-4. Joe LaFiora capped off the four-run fifth for the Saints with a two-run double. Joe Messina pitched 2 1/3 scoreless inning to save Colin Eiser's win. The victory puts Neumann in second place in the Catholic at 6-1 behind undefeated La Salle. The Patriots drop to third place at 5-1.

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Chuck Kelley tossed three-inning five-hitter and went 2 for 3 with two RBIs as Father Judge rolled to a 11-0 triumph over Lansdale Catholic. Matt Spaeth added a double, and Andrew Burgher tripled for the Crusaders.

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Robbie Bailey doubled, walked twice, and scored three runs as Archbishop Wood defeated Bishop McDevitt 15-0. Kyle McNamee recorded a hit, walk, and two RBIs for the Vikings.

Girls' Lacrosse

Sydney Tornetta scored five goals, including the game-winner with four minutes left as Methacton edged Boyertown, 12-11. Julie Byrne added three goals for the Warriors.

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Randi Hess and Riley McGowan scored two goals apiece as Souderton beat Upper Dublin, 8-6.